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User's Guide

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Preface

About this User's Guide

This user's guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians, and knowledge-able PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC-MHIBE-m1CG add-on card.

About this Add-on Card

The AOC-MIBE6-m1C(M) is a powerful and versatile InfiniBand and Ethernet con-troller in a flexible small form factor SIOM (Super I/O Module). Featuring Mellanox® ConnectX-6 controller, it can provide up to 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR or 100 Gbps Ethernet connectivities optimized for high-performance computing networks and is ideal for demanding Enterprise and HPC applications.

An Important Note to the User

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's guide.

Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven-dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the add-on-card to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, You can also request a RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro.com).

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or, improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

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Conventions Used in the User's Guide

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:

Note: Additional information given to provide information for the correct system setup.

Naming Convention

Networking Adapter List

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Contacting Supermicro

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Table of Contents

PrefaceChapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-11-2 Key Features ................................................................................................... 1-11-3 Specifications .................................................................................................. 1-21-4 Available SKUs ............................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Hardware Components2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout ..................................................................... 2-12-2 Jumpers and Major Components .................................................................... 2-32-3 QSFP28 Ethernet/Infiniband Connections ...................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3 Installation3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-13-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-23-3 Installing the Add-on Card .............................................................................. 3-23-4 Installing Drivers on Windows ......................................................................... 3-53-5 Installing Drivers (for Mellanox® ConnectX®-6 VPI) ...................................... 3-63-6 Changing from InfiniBand to Ethernet mode .................................................. 3-73-7 Using the Mellanox Controller for PXE Boot ................................................ 3-10

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview

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Chapter 1

Overview

1-1 Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your add-on card from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product support and updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.

1-2 Key Features

The key features of this add-on card include the following:

• Super I/O Module (SIOM) form factor

• Mellanox® ConnectX-6 controller

• Up to 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR or 100Gbps Ethernet

• NC-SI for remote management

• Asset management features with thermal sensor

• PCIe Gen4 and PCIe Gen3 support

• RoHS compliant 6/6

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1-3 Specifications

General• Super I/O Module (SIOM) form factor

• Mellanox® ConnectX-6 controller

• Single QSFP28 port with speeds up to 100Gbps per port

• PCIe 4.0 compliant

Networking Features• Jumbo frame support (9.6KB)

• IEEE 802.3ad, 802.1AX Link Aggregation

• VMware NetQueue support

• IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1P VLAN tags and priority

• IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet

• IEEE 802.3ap based autonegotiation and KR startup

• IEEE 802.1Qau (QCN) – Congestion notification

Offload Features• RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)

• TCP/UDP/IP stateless offload

• Large Receive Offload (LSO)

• Receive Side Scaling (RSS)

• Transmit Side Scaling (TSS)

• Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) for kernal bypass application

• Open VSwitch (OVS) offload using ASAP2

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• Flexible match-action flow tables Tunneling encapsulation / de-capsulation

• Intelligent interrupt coalescence

• Header rewrite supporting hardware offload of NAT router

Management Features• Jumper for standby power (default disabled)

• Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI)

• NC-SI is not supported during standby with default setting

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support

• iSCSI remote boot support

• Asset Management with thermal sensor

OS Support• Windows® Server

• Linux RHEL

• Linux SLES

• Linux Ubuntu

• Linux CentOS

• FreeBSD

• VMware

• OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED)

• OpenFabrics Windows Distribution (WinOF-2)

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Power Consumption• Maximum 20W

Operating Condition• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

• Storage temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

• Storage humidity: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35°C

Physical Dimensions• Card PCB dimensions: 92mm (3.62in) x 87.1mm (3.43in) (WxD)

Supported Platforms• Supermicro® motherboards with Super I/O Module (SIOM) slot

• Supermicro® server systems with Super I/O Module slot (see SIOM Compat-ibility Matrix online at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM.cfm.

Please note that this product is sold only as part of an integrated solution with Supermicro server systems.

SKUs Bracket Included Description

AOC-MIBE6-m1C BKT-0164LSingle-port 100GbE QSFP28 Adapter with a swappable bracket for 2U+ chassis (Storage Servers)

AOC-MIBE6-m1CM BKT-0163LSingle-port 100GbE QSFP28 Adapter with a swappable bracket for 1U chassis (Twin Systems)

1-4 Available SKUs

http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM.cfm

http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM.cfm

Chapter 2: Hardware Components

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Chapter 2

Hardware Components

2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout

The AOC-MIBE6-m1C(M) Image

1. Mellanox® ConnectX-6 VPI 5. LED10

2. JCAGE1 6. Jumper JP2

3. JQSFP1 7. Jumper JP11

4. LED1 8. Header J11

Note: Without bracket, the PCBA is the same for AOC-MIBE6-m1CM and AOC-MIBE6-m1C.

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The AOC-MIBE6-m1C(M) Layout

JQSFP1

JCAGE1JP11

LED12LED11 LED1JP10LED10

REV:1.00AOC-MIBE6-m1c

DESIGNED IN USA

JP2

1. Mellanox® ConnectX-6 VPI 5. LED10

2. JCAGE1 6. Jumper JP2

3. JQSFP1 7. Jumper JP11

4. LED1 8. Header J11

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2-2 Jumpers and Major Components

The table below contains jumpers on the AOC-MIBE6-m1C(M):

Jumper Description Pins

JP2 Standby Mode Support1-2: Disable (default)

2-3: Enable

JP11 I2C Address Mode1-2: ARP mode (default)

3-4: Fixed 0x30

J11 I2C Header (for debug purpose)

Pin 1: I2C_SDA

Pin 2:I2C_SCL

Pin 3: Ground

The following major components are installed on the AOC-MIBE6-m1C(M):

1. Super I/O Module (SIOM) form factor

2. Mellanox® ConnectX-6 controller

3. Up to 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR or 100Gbps Ethernet

4. NC-SI for remote management

5. Asset management features with thermal sensor

6. PCIe Gen4 and PCIe Gen3 support

7. RoHS compatible

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2-3 QSFP28 Ethernet/Infiniband ConnectionsJQSFP1 Connector

One quad small form-factor pluggable optical transceiver connector (JQSFP1) is located on the add-on card. Connect a direct-attach QSFP28 cable to this port to provide Infiniband (100Gbps) and Ethernet (100Gbps) communication. See the layout below for the location.

JQSFP1 Link/Activity LED Indicators

One Link/Activity LED indicator is located at LED10 on the add-on card. LED10 is used for the JQSFP1 connector. It is used to indicate speeds and data activities. See the tables below for the LED color and definition.

JQSFP1

JCAGE1JP11

LED12LED11 LED1JP10LED10

REV:1.00AOC-MIBE6-m1c

DESIGNED IN USA

JP2

1 1. LAN Port LED

LAN Port Link LED (LED10)LED State

LED Status Definition

Off No link established

Green 100GbE

Yellow Degraded Speed

Flashing Activity

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Chapter 3: Installation

Chapter 3

Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-aging your add-on card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the add-on card from the antistatic bag.

• Handle the add-on card by its edges only; do not touch its components.

• Put the add-on card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excel-lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the add-on card.

UnpackingThe add-on card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking your component or system, make sure you are static protected.

Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper instal-lation, always connect the power cord last, and always unplug it before adding, removing, or changing any hardware components.

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3-2 Before Installation

Before you install the add-on card, follow the instructions below.

1. Power down the system.

2. Unplug the power cord.

3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment such as gloves or a wrist strap and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.

4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta-tion.

5. Confirm that your operating system includes the latest updates and hotfixes.

3-3 Installing the Add-on Card

Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system.

1. Remove the server cover and, if any, set aside any screws for later use.

2. Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the slot cover has a screw, place it aside for later use.

3. Position the add-on card in front of the SIOM slot and gently push in both sides of the card until it slides into the slot.

SIOM card with the bracket installed

Insert the SIOM card into this slot

Note: This add-on card does not support hot plug. Please turn off the AC power and remove the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove the add-on card.

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Follow this step to install the add-on card if your system does not support a swap-pable bracket. Insert the SIOM card in the motherboard and then install the moth-erboard in the chassis. An internal bracket comes with the SIOM card 1U in the chassis SKU. It needs to be installed onto the chassis.

4. Secure the add-on card to the chassis. If required, use the screws that you previously removed.

5. Attach any necessary external cables to the add-on card.

6. Replace the system cover.

7. Plug in the power cord and power up the system.

Insert the SIOM card into the motherboard

Install the bracket onto the chassis

Install the motherboard in the chassis

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2

3

4

Tighten the screw

Note: Supermicro recommends that this SIOM card be installed by a system integrator or by the manufacturer.

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Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system that supports a swappable bracket. The add-on card must be installed in the swappable bracket before it can be installed in your system

1. Install the add-on card into the swappable bracket.

2. Position the add-on card in front of the SIOM slot and gently push in both sides of the card until it slides into the slot.

3. Once the card is in the slot, push both knobs in and turn to the right to lock the card in the system. The left knob has the unlock/lock symbols next to it. To ensure that the add-on is locked, make sure that the knob position indica-tor is pointing to the lock symbol.

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3-4 Installing Drivers on Windows

Follow the steps below to install the drivers for the Windows operation systems. Download the driver from the Supermicro CDR-NIC LAN driver CD, the Intel® Sup-port website that contains the latest driver, or go to the Supermicro site at https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/.

1. Run CDR-NIC.

2. When the SUPERMICRO window appears, click on the computer icon next to the product model.

https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/

https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/

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3-5 Installing Drivers (for Mellanox® ConnectX®-6 VPI)

Follow the procedures below to install drivers for Linux.

Linux DriversUse the following procedures to install drivers on the Linux operating system.

Installing InfiniBand Drivers for the Linux Operating System1. Download the driver from the Supermicro CDR-NIC LAN driver CD, the Mella-

nox® Support website that contains the latest driver, or go to the Supermicro site at https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/Mellanox/. Go to the following directory: Mellanox > Linux.

2. Choose the desired InfiniBand Linux driver package file.

3. Install the driver by entering the following commands:

tar xzvf MLNX_OFED_LINUX-<ver>.tgz

cd MLNX_OFED_LINUX–<ver>

./mlnxofedinstall --without-fw-update

This installs the Linux driver to your system. For more driver installation informa-tion, please refer to the Mellanox® Support website.

Windows DriversUse the following procedures to install drivers on the Windows operating system.

Installing InfiniBand Drivers for the Windows Operating System1. Download the driver from the Supermicro CDR-NIC LAN driver CD, the Mella-

nox® Support website that contains the latest driver, or go to the Supermicro site at https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/Mellanox/. Go to the following directory: Mellanox > Windows.

2. Choose the desired InfiniBand Windows driver package file.

3. Double-click to run and install the driver package file.

https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/Mellanox/

https://www.supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers/Mellanox/

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3-6 Changing from InfiniBand to Ethernet Mode

AOC-MIBE6-m1C(M) is by default set to InfiniBand mode. To change the setting to Ethernet mode, please follow the instructions below.

1. Double-check and make sure that the add-on card is detected. Run the Ispci command: [root@localhost ~]# lspci |grep Mellanox 61:00.0 Infiniband controller: Mellanox Technologies

MT28908 Family [ConnectX-6]

2. If the setting remains unchanged, start MST:

[root@localhost ~]# mst start

Starting MST (Mellanox Software Tools) driver set

Loading MST PCI module - Success

[warn] MST PCI configuration module - Success

Create devices

Unloading MST PCI module (unused) - Success

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3. To check whether the add-on card is set to Ethernet or InfiniBand mode and to verify if the LAN port is active or not, run the following command: Ibv_devinfo [root@localhost MIBE6]# ibv_devinfo

hca_id: mlx5_0

transport: InfiniBand (0)

fw_ver: 20.27.1016

node_guid: ac1f:6b15:d9cf:3994

sys_image_guid: ac1f:6b15:d9cf:3994

vendor_id: 0x02c9

vendor_part_id: 4123

hw_ver: 0x0

board_id: SM_1251000001000

phys_port_cnt: 1

port: 1

state: PORT_DOWN (1)

max_mtu: 4096 (5)

active_mtu: 4096 (5)

sm_lid: 0

port_lid: 65535

port_lmc: 0x00

link_layer: InfiniBand

4. Use the command, #mlxfwmanager, to extract the "vendor_part id" parametar.

[root@localhost MIBE6]#mlxfwmanager

Querying Mellanox devices firmware...

Device#1:

- - - - - - -

Device Type: ConnectX6

Part Number: Super_Micro_AOC-MIBE6-m1C_Ax

Description: ConnectX-6 EN adapter card; 100GbE sin-

gle-port QSFP28; PCIe4.0 x16

PSID: SM_1251000001000

PCI Device Name: 0000:61:00.0

Base GUID: N/A

Versions: Current Available

FW 12.27.1016 N/A

PXE 3.5.0901 N/A

UEFI 14.20.0019 N/A

Status: No matching image found

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5. To change the add-on card to Ethernet mode (LINK_TYPE=2), please enter command #mlxconfig -d<vendor_part id> and then key in "y" to apply the new configuration. (The command below is using the device ID in step 4 on page 3-11). Please note that in changing the setting from Ethernet to InfiniBand mode, the command must specify "LINK_TYPE_P1=1" at the end of the com-mand line. [root@localhost MIBE6]# mlxconfig -d 0000:61:00.0 set

LINK_TYPE_P1=2

Device #1:

- - - - - - -

Device type: ConnectX6

Name: Super_Micro_AOC-MIBE6-M1C_Ax

Description: ConnectX-6 EN adapter card; 100GbE sin-

gle-port QSFP28; PCIe4.0 x16

Device: 0000:61:00.0

Configurations: Next Boot New

LINK_TYPE_P1 IB(1) ETH(2)

Apply new Configuration? (y/n) [n]:_

6. Reboot your computer and then the changes made will take effect.

Once the system is rebooted, you can use the following command to verify whether the LAN port is changed to Ethernet mode or not: [root@localhost ~]# ibv_devinfo

hca_id: mlx5_0

transport: InfiniBand (0)

fw_ver: 12.27.1016

node_guid: ac1f:6b15:d9cf:3994

sys_image_guid: ac1f:6b15:d9cf:3994

vendor_id: 0x02c9

vendor_part_id: 4123

hw_ver: 0x0

board_id: SM_1251000001000

phys_port_cnt: 1

port: 1

state: PORT_DOWN (1)

max_mtu: 4096 (5)

active_mtu: 1024 (3)

sm_lid: 0

port_lid: 0

port_lmc: 0x00

link_layer: Ethernet

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3-7 Using the Mellanox Controller for PXE Boot

To use PXE boot, the Mellanox (QSFP) port needs to be configured as either Ethernet or InfiniBand mode depending on the previous setup. Please follow the instructions below to use PXE boot.

1. After a QSFP cable is connected, boot up the system and keep pressing <CTRL+B> to boot into FlexBoot Menu:

2. When the System setup page appears, select "net0: Port1".

3. And then click on "NIC Configuration". Select "PXE" under "Legacy boot pro-tocol" and select "Ethernet" under "VPI link type". (To use PXE in InfiniBand mode, InfiniBand needs to be seleced under "VPI link type".)

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4. Go to BIOS. From the top of the tool bar, select "Boot" to enter the submenu. Select "Network Drive BBS Priorities" and then select "FlexBoot v#.#.###..." under Boot Option #1.

5. To boot from PXE automatically, make sure that Boot Option #1 is "Network: Flex boot" as the image shown below.

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